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Sara Johnson

Sara Johnson

Effingham, IL, US

 

About 

While an undergraduate art major, I focused on my interest for designing in both two and three dimensions.  As a graduate student, I was then able to hone the skills I had gained while expanding my creative potential exponentially, taking a particular interest in 3D modeling and rendering.  I developed a specific talent for being able to take an abstract concept or idea and translate it into a physical product or model, while making sure that it makes sense both logically and aesthetically.  I enjoy this challenging point in the artistic process and believe that this translation is key in the architectural field.

I also perfected my talent for staying calm in a high stress environment with numerous quickly approaching deadlines.  This ability helped me lead others as well, for as both a project group member and teaching assistant, I was able to keep others collected and focused in stressful situations.

Other than architecture, I am interested in all forms of art, particularly graphic design and sculpture.  I would especially love to work at a firm that merges architecture with these other disciplines.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, US, Teaching Assistant

teaching assistant for graduate level core studio and representation classes

Sep 2009 - May 2011
 

Effingham Park District, Effingham, IL, US, Tennis Instructor

tennis coach for children's leagues, tournaments, and camps

Jun 2005 - Aug 2009
 

Education 

Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2008 - May 2011
 

McKendree University, Lebanon, IL, US, Bachelors, Art and Math

Aug 2004 - May 2008
 

Awards 

George E. Kassabaum Scholarship for academic achievement, Scholarship

2010
 

Work featured in Washington University's Approach publication, Other

2010
 

Technos International Prize, Award

honors one graduating senior from McKendree University for academic success and furthering international understanding

2008
 

Britton Hughes Memorial Scholarship, Scholarship

2007
 

Bruce Young Memorial Scholarship, Scholarship

2007
 

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Other

members must be in the top 5% of their junior or senior class at McKendree University

2006
 

Board of Trustees Scholarship, Scholarship

full tuition scholarship for McKendree University

2004
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills 



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